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Mosquito Wreck

The Mosquito Wreck often gets overlooked in Sipadan, which, frankly, is a crime. Everyone rushes for Barracuda Point or South Point, but we’d argue Mosquito offers a more intimate, less frenetic experience. It’s a small Japanese fishing boat, scuttled during WWII, now sitting upright on a gentle slope. Dropping down, you feel the water cool slightly as you approach the bow, draped in a thick tapestry of soft corals and hydroids. This isn’t a penetration dive, but you can peer into the small hold, often finding a pair of ornate ghost pipefish swaying with the current, perfectly camouflaged. Our favourite spot is the stern, where a school of resident batfish will often greet you, their dark silhouettes momentarily blocking the light. Keep an eye out for robust ghost pipefish tucked into the gorgonian fans that have colonised the mast. It's a quieter dive, perfect for photographers or those who just want to slow down and truly observe.